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Illustrating the disconnect between people and their media. I get the feeling that people watch what the media broadcasts, as opposed to the media broadcasting what the people want.
ALSO: “Would you consider legalizing marijuana to increase revenue and save tax dollars by freeing up crowded prisons, court rooms?” was retweeted 4911 times, according to the analytics service. And when is the last time a journalist asked that question in a briefing?
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Marijuana Legalization Question Again Tops Obama Twitter Townhall | NORML
NORML Executive Director Allen St. Pierre on yesterday’s Twitter Town Hall.
For the 3rd consecutive time, and for the 3rd consecutive time, it is dismissed.
(via ikenbot)
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"Let me tell you what. When you have your town hall you can stand up and give your presentation."
-Sean Duffy: Congressman Tells Voters Concerned With Ryan Budget To ‘Have Your Own Town Hall’
The recent flare up of town hall anger at Duffy isn’t the first time he has faced off with constituents. Earlier this year, he told some constituents that he is struggling to get by on his $174,000 salary. Wisconsin Democrats responded by holding a “food and clothing drive for poor Sean Duffy.”
(via corruptpolitics)
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